AFC Coventry Rangers Last Season League: 2nd (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview AFC Coventry Rangers will be looking to challenge for the league title this season following consecutive top three finishes in division two over the last two seasons. It’s been a brilliant few years for the club and they will be looking to be up there this season under Kev Kingham. Key players from last season such as defender James Ritson have been retained for another season. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Knowle (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Coventrians (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Birmingham United (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Central Ajax (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: AFC Solihull (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Lane Head (A) (3pm KO) (League) AFC Solihull Last Season League: 1st (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview AFC Solihull will be looking to establish themselves at step seven following promotion from division three last time out. It was an excellent season at step eight for the club who finished as league champions on 80 points. Key players from that promotion winning season such as Cherno Sey and Owen Williams have been retained. They should be an interesting team to watch at step seven. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Silhill (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Earlswood Town (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Cadbury Athletic (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Knowle (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: AFC Coventry Rangers (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Littleton (H) (3pm KO) (League) Birmingham United Last Season League: 6th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Quarter Finals Season Preview Birmingham United are building something under manager Joe Simms and they will be looking to challenge near the top of the table. They have been known for smart recruitment over the last few seasons. This continued over the summer with the signing of Jahvan Howell who was excellent for AFC Solihull. There a club on the up with the Trico a bit of a fortress over the last year. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Feckenham (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Fairfield Villa (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: AFC Coventry Rangers (A) (3pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Bolehall Swifts (A) (3pm KO) (League) 19/8/24: Inkberrow (H) (7:45pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Northfield Town (H) (3pm KO) (League) Bolehall Swifts Last Season League: 14th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview It’s been a busy summer for Bolehall Swifts who have changed managers and bought in a lot of players. Jon Huckfield has come in as their new manager and signed a lot of players with valuable experience at step six which should strengthen the squad. They have retained key attacking players such as Toby Hulland alongside bringing in the likes of Samuel Dunkley from AFC Coventry Rangers. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Northfield Town (H) (7:45pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Lane Head (H) (7:45pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Birmingham United (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Inkberrow (H) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Fairfield Villa (H) (3pm KO) (League) Cadbury Athletic Last Season League: 11th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Cadbury Athletic will be looking to build on the promise of last season where they finished comfortably in mid table under new manager Daniel Moses. The Chocolate Men will be looking to challenge for a top half finish this season and have kept key players from the last few seasons. The likes of Fraser Oliver, Callum Devlin and Stuart Cooke have been retained which is encouraging. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Earlswood Town (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Lane Head (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: AFC Solihull (A) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Hampton (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Coventry Alvis (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Knowle (A) (3pm KO) (League) Central Ajax Last Season League: 9th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Semi Finals Season Preview Central Ajax will be looking to continue the success of last season where they established themselves at step seven. The Warwickshire side have retained key players such as Shaye Eden who emerged as one of the best strikers in division two last season. They have also got that continuity with Tom Dyke and Jaren Randell staying on board for another season. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Coventrians (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Coventry Alvis (A) (7:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Littleton (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: AFC Coventry Rangers (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Fairfield Villa (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Earlswood Town (A) (3pm KO) (League) Coventrians Last Season League: 8th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Coventrians will be looking to continue the successful season they had last time out in division two. It was a really encouraging first season at this level with the only thing missing being a cup run but they finished above the bottom two comfortably. Romano Graham has been retained who emerged as one of the best strikers in the division and Jon Rodney staying on is huge in terms of leadership. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Central Ajax (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: AFC Coventry Rangers (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Coventry Alvis (A) (7:30pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Earlswood Town (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Fairfield Villa (A) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Lane Head (A) (3pm KO) (League) Coventry Alvis Last Season League: 7th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview It’s been a busy summer for Coventry Alvis with the club appointing Ian Sharman as their new manager. One of the main positives for the Tankmen is having that continuity from last season which helped them achieve a top half finish. The likes of Jagit Aujla and Kyle Jaynes have been retained for another season who impressed at this level last season. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Kenilworth Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Central Ajax (H) (7:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Lane Head (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Coventrians (H) (7:30pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Cadbury Athletic (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Hampton (H) (3pm KO) (League) Earlswood Town Last Season League: 12th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Quarter Finals Season Preview Earlswood will be looking to build on the promise of last season under manager Joel Hughes and challenge for a top half position in division two this season. They have managed to retain key players from last season such as Louis Bridges whose has been an ever present for them with 57 starts over the last two seasons. Their main problem might be up front with Dan Elwell departing. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Cadbury Athletic (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: AFC Solihull (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Northfield Town (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Littleton (A) (7:45pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Coventrians (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Central Ajax (H) (3pm KO) (League) Fairfield Villa Last Season League: 16th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Runners Up Season Preview It’s been a busy summer for Fairfield Villa who have been making a number of eye-catching signings in the build up to the season. The Swans were reprieved from relegation at the end of last season and have made some encouraging moves to bounce back this season. Manager GJ Singh has stayed on for another season. They have also signed Ricardo Richards and Dan Elwell to bolster their attack. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Balsall and Berkswell (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Birmingham United (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Knowle (A) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Northfield Town (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Central Ajax (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Coventrians (H) (3pm KO) (League) Hampton Last Season League: 5th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Semi Finals Season Preview Hampton have been one of the most consistent teams at step seven over the last few years and were duly rewarded last season by winning the Coventry Charity Cup. The Solihull side have achieved consecutive top half finishes over the last two seasons and will be looking to continue that success this season. Prolific striker Ciaran Lawless has been retained who scored 17 goals last season. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Littleton (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Knowle (A) (6:30pm KO) 10/8/24: Inkberrow (H) (3pm KO) 14/8/24: Cadbury Athletic (H) (6:20pm KO) 17/8/24: Lane Head (H) (3pm KO) 24/8/24: Coventry Alvis (A) (3pm KO) Inkberrow Last Season League: 13th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Inkberrow will be looking to build on the momentum they had in the second half of last season and use it as a platform for success this time out. Players such as Jack Turner and George Thomas have been retained for the upcoming season. The Worcester side had a slow start to last season which prevented them going on a cup run. They will be looking to make amends this season. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Boldmere Sports and Social Falcons (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Littleton (A) (7:45pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Hampton (A) (3pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Knowle (A) (3pm KO) (League) 19/8/24: Birmingham United (A) (7:45pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Bolehall Swifts (A) (3pm KO) (League) Knowle Last Season League: 3rd (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Winners Season Preview Knowle will be looking to challenge for the league title this season alongside the likes of AFC Coventry Rangers and Birmingham United. The Robins have been one of the standout teams in step seven over the last few seasons with consecutive LJ Cups and top three finishes at this level. Quality players such as Nathan Corry and George Seeley have been retained for another season. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: AFC Coventry Rangers (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Hampton (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Fairfield Villa (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: AFC Solihull (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Inkberrow (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Cadbury Athletic (H) (3pm KO) (League) Lane Head Last Season League: 10th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview Lane Head will be looking to be competitive in division two this season and avoid being involved in a relegation battle near the bottom of the table. They did an excellent job last season and finished comfortably in mid table. Their main problem going into this season is goalscoring with Josh Lewis and Craig Tuckley not part of the squad. Claudio Shimmer might play a bigger role this season up front. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Solihull Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Cadbury Athletic (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Coventry Alvis (H) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Bolehall Swifts (A) (7:45pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Hampton (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: AFC Coventry Rangers (H) (3pm KO) (League) Littleton Last Season League: 15th (MFL Division Two) Les James Challenge Cup: Quarter Finals Season Preview Littleton will be looking to bounce back from last season where they narrowly missed out on finishing above the bottom two. They ultimately got a reprieve from relegation to step eight. It’s been a busy summer with club legend Andy Robbins coming in as their new manager. Goalscoring was a problem last season, and they have bought in Adam Taylor and Kevin Ingram up front to strengthen the attack. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Hampton (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Inkberrow (H) (7:45pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Central Ajax (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Earlswood Town (H) (7:45pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Northfield Town (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: AFC Solihull (A) (3pm KO) (League) Northfield Town Last Season League: 2nd (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview It’s been a busy summer for Northfield Town since promotion from division three at the end of last season. Ryan Smith has been appointed as their new manager and key players from last season’s promotion winning squad such as Patrick Behan and Ethan Green have re-signed. They have also signed James Ward and Daniel Wells who featured for promotion winning side Redditch Borough. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Castle Vale Town (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Bolehall Swifts (A) (7:45pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Earlswood Town (A) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Fairfield Villa (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Littleton (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Birmingham United (A) (3pm KO) (League) Preview feature written by Rhys Beardmore for the Midland Football League AFC Birmingham Last Season League: 3rd (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview AFC Birmingham will be looking to challenge for the top two and build on the success of previous seasons. It’s been a journey of gradual progression for the Halesowen club with finishes of 7th (22/23) and 3rd (23/24) at step eight. They will be looking to build on last season where they only lost five out of 32 matches in the league. Key players Drew Ricketts and Rahiem Faulder have been retained. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: BNJS (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Meadow Park (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Wake Green (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Birmingham Tigers (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: BNJS (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Boldmere Falcons (H) (3pm KO) (League) BNJS Last Season League: 15th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview BNJS will be looking to build on last season’s 15th place finish which had some positives despite losing 19 out of 32 matches. They were competitive throughout 23/24 and notably drew with Northfield Town both home and away. Key players from last season such as Luke James have been retained. Goal scoring might be an issue with Josh Sarmento and James Reid not part of the squad. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: AFC Birmingham (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Castle Vale Town (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Solihull Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Gornal (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: AFC Birmingham (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Feckenham (A) (3pm KO) (League) Balsall and Berkswell Last Season League: 9th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview The Hornets will be looking to build on the positives of last season. They made Lavendar Hall Lane a bit of a fortress with seven wins and four draws from 15 matches which helped them to a mid-table finish. It’s an experienced squad with the likes of Tommy Black and Zach Featherstone whose leadership should serve them well. They should be capable of pushing for a top half finish. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Fairfield Villa (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Wake Green (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Silhill (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Birmingham Tigers (A) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Feckenham (A) (3pm KO) (League) Birmingham Tigers Last Season League: 17th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Birmingham Tigers will be looking to improve on last season which was a struggle in both the LJ Cup and the league. The main problem was defensively with a total of 159 goals conceded throughout 23/24 which stopped them gaining a foothold in matches. It’s a tough start to the season with a lot of matches against teams looking to compete near the top of the table. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Wake Green (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Boldmere Falcons (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Silhill (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: AFC Birmingham (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Balsall and Berkswell (H) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Kenilworth Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (League) Boldmere Sports and Social Falcons Last Season League: 11th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview Boldmere Falcons have some momentum going into this season and will be looking to challenge at the top half of the table. It’s a squad with a lot of potential and there’s optimism under manager Jordan Lengthorn. Dale Huckfield and Ryan McFadden staying on is huge and there’s been quality additions with Liam Draper and Lamin Barrow joining over the summer to strengthen the squad. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Inkberrow (H) (3pm KO) (Les James Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Birmingham Tigers (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Castle Vale Town (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Feckenham (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: AFC Birmingham (A) (3pm KO) (League) Castle Vale Town Last Season League: 7th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview The Spitfires will be looking to continue the success they had last season where they went from finishing 10th (22/23) to 7th (23/24). The main positive was how good they looked at the back with just 53 goals conceded from 32 matches. There’s loads of attacking quality with Jordan McKenzie, Tarus Zaman and Idris Oyeniyi in the squad who helped them score 67 goals in 23/24. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Northfield Town (H) (3pm KO) (Les James Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: BNJS (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Meadow Park (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Boldmere Falcons (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Kenilworth Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Silhill (H) (3pm KO) (League) Continental Star Last Season League: 14th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Continental Star will be looking to be competitive in a revamped MFL Division Three this season and cause a few upsets along the way. They played well in parts last season and memorably beat Feckenham away from home. A lot of players from 23/24 have stayed on board such as Rhys Hoyte and Rumal Johnson who impressed. This is positive and helps them build something. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Meadow Park (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Gornal (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Kenilworth Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Solihull Sporting (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Wake Green (A) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Meadow Park (H) (3pm KO) (League) Feckenham Last Season League: 5th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview The Millers will be looking to challenge for the top two following an encouraging debut season in the MFL last time out. They ended up finishing in 5th and were involved in a promotion battle with the likes of Northfield and AFC Birmingham. Key players from last season have been retained such as Josh Bowen up front and Ashley Bunn at the back. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Birmingham United (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 10/8/24: Gornal (A) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Meadow Park (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Boldmere Falcons (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: BNJS (H) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Balsall and Berkswell (H) (3pm KO) (League) Gornal Last Season League: 16th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Second Round Season Preview Gornal will be looking to build on the positives of last season. Despite finishing in 16th, there was plenty to be positive about and they played well in a lot of games. The departure of Habil Darboe is going to be tough to replace but there’s quality in the squad with Jaden Muckley staying on board. They have a track record of developing players and will be aiming to be competitive this season. Upcoming Fixtures: 6/8/24: Continental Star (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Feckenham (H) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: BNJS (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Solihull Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Kenilworth Sporting (H) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (A) (3pm KO) (League) Kenilworth Sporting Last Season League: 1st (Stratford Upon Avon Football Alliance, Division One) Nursing Home Cup: Runners Up Season Preview Kenilworth will be looking to make an impact in Division Three and join the MFL coming off an incredible run of form in the Stratford Upon Avon Football Alliance. They won thirteen of their 15 league matches and lost just once. Key players from last season such as Luke Comasky have stayed on board to offer continuity. The experience in the squad should help them settle at this level. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Coventry Alvis (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Continental Star (H) (3pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Castle Vale Town (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Gornal (A) (3pm KO) (League) 26/8/24: Birmingham Tigers (A) (3pm KO) (League) Leamington Hibernian Last Season League: 13th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Leamington Hibernian will be looking to be competitive under manager Kyle King who joined at the back end of last season. Key players from last season such as Jordan Barry and Daniel Ademola have been retained and they will be looking to cause a few cup and league upsets along the way. They have a tough start to the season and play Bolehall Swifts away in the LJ Cup on Saturday. Upcoming Fixtures 3/8/24: Bolehall Swifts (A) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Kenilworth Sporting (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Boldmere Falcons (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Balsall and Berkswell (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Meadow Park (A) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Solihull Sporting (A) (3pm KO) (League) Meadow Park Last Season League: 10th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Meadow Park will be looking to build on an encouraging first season in the MFL and challenge for a top half finish. There was a lot to be positive about for the Bromsgrove side such as how competitive they were in matches. They have also re-signed players such as Ellis Blakemore who was a key attacking threat for them last season with eight goals. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Continental Star (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: AFC Birmingham (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Castle Vale Town (H) (3pm KO) (League) 14/8/24: Feckenham (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Wake Green (A) (3pm KO) (League) Silhill Last Season League: 4th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: Preliminary Round Season Preview Silhill had an excellent campaign last time out and were competing near the top of the table. The Solihull side ended up finishing 4th in their debut season in the MFL and will be looking to challenge for promotion this season. Gilad Grant has been retained who scored 20 goals for them last season and Jamie O’Neil offers quality from midfield. It should be an exciting season for Silhill supporters. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: AFC Solihull (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Solihull Sporting (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: Birmingham Tigers (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Wake Green (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Balsall and Berkswell (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Castle Vale Town (A) (3pm KO) (League) Solihull Sporting Last Season League: 12th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview There’s been a lot going on at Solihull Sporting throughout the summer in preparation for the upcoming season. A lot of it has been positive and they will be looking to build on the second half of last season. Gabe Harding staying on for another season is huge with 14 goals last season and it feels like there building something under manager Gavin Heath. They should be an exciting team to watch. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Lane Head (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 7/8/24: Silhill (A) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: BNJS (H) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Continental Star (A) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Gornal (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Leamington Hibernian (H) (3pm KO) (League) Wake Green Amateur Last Season League: 6th (MFL Division Three) Les James Challenge Cup: First Round Season Preview Wake Green have been one of the most consistent teams at this level over the last few seasons with finishes of 5th (22/23) and 6th (23/24). They have retained Ashley Smith and Adam Turner up front for the upcoming season and could be a dark horse for promotion if they can strengthen the defence. It’s an experienced squad which should help them against the likes of Silhill and Feckenham. Upcoming Fixtures: 3/8/24: Birmingham Tigers (H) (3pm KO) (LJ Challenge Cup, First Round) 6/8/24: Balsall and Berkswell (H) (6:30pm KO) (League) 10/8/24: AFC Birmingham (A) (3pm KO) (League) 13/8/24: Silhill (H) (6:20pm KO) (League) 17/8/24: Continental Star (H) (3pm KO) (League) 24/8/24: Meadow Park (H) (3pm KO) (League) Preview feature written by Rhys Beardmore for the Midland Football League |
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